Semi-Charmed Life
March-April 2011
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04/27/11In Which the Proposed New U.S. Passport Application Gets ShreddedDoes the State Dept. really want to know about my background in telemarketing? |
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04/21/11In Which I Con My Family into Writing My Column for MeTwelve guidelines for a successful family beach vacation. |
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04/12/11In Which I Give Advice for Spring Break Success That Does Not Include Jell-O ShootersTravel hassles abound during Spring Break. |
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04/05/11In Which the Pediatrician Adds Sibling Rivalry to His Treatment PlanIn the doctor’s office, everyone can hear you scream. |
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03/29/11In Which Someone Wants a Pet SnakeCan a reptile teach responsibility? |
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03/22/11In Which I Attempt to Explain the PianoWhy I’m not making my kids take lessons. |
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03/15/11In Which it’s Impossible to Avoid the Science Fair ProjectFrom the solar-powered radio to the Tinker Toy catapult and beyond. |
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03/09/11In Which We Do Not Pin the Tail on the DonkeyKids’ birthday parties are not what they used to be. |
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03/02/11In Which I Achieve a State of Not-GardeningDead flowers aren’t much fun. |











“Semi-Charmed Life is a blog about my personal impressions of life in the Maryland suburbs and the greater D.C. Metropolitan Area. How’s that for giving myself permission to write about anything? There we go: It’s a blog about anything. Please stay tuned.”